Bachelor of Midwifery (BMid) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Midwifery Program (BMid) provides the educational foundation for a career in midwifery. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply for registration with the College of Midwives of Manitoba and to write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: 3+ years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Our BMid program offers a solid base in midwifery knowledge combined with a hands-on clinical practice, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-life situations. With internationally recognized faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, you will have access to everything you need to succeed in this challenging, diverse and satisfying program.

Career pathways

If you are of Canadian Indigenous ancestry and are interested in a career in midwifery, take advantage of this unique opportunity, which offers accepted applicants academic and personal supports in their pre-professional courses and beyond. Learn more about the Health Careers Access Program

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required courses (minimum C, 1000 level or higher, completed within the last 10 years), University of Manitoba Written English requirement with a minimum C, and an Adjusted GPA of at least 2.5; selection uses AGPA and Casper results. The BMid is an advanced entry program, which means that you must complete at least one year of university-level study, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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